Colorado Department of Corrections

Prison reform advocate Sharletta Evans highlights limited or denied mental healthcare for incarcerated individuals in Colorado, citing reports of discontinued accommodations and worsening mental health conditions. Incarcerated men like Gregory Romero and John Sherman describe systemic neglect of mental health resources, with support often coming from fellow inmates rather than institutional systems.

State officials have not disclosed details about an incident at the Bent County Correctional Facility in Las Animas on June 6, which resulted in two inmate deaths and injuries to a third. The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) and Bent County Sheriff's Office have denied requests for information, citing an ongoing investigation and medical privacy laws. Visitation at all CDOC facilities was temporarily suspended but lifted on June 8, while the facility remains on lockdown.

The Bent County coroner identified Charles Gates, 27, and Michael Fisher, 59, as the two prisoners who died at the Bent County Correctional Facility over the weekend. A third prisoner was injured, and prison officials have suspended visitation statewide as an investigation continues. The Colorado Department of Corrections and CoreCivic, the prison's operator, have not disclosed details about the incident.

Tina Peters, former Mesa County Clerk, was released from prison after Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence under pressure from Donald Trump and election conspiracy allies. She immediately renewed allegations of election fraud, targeting recent Democratic victories and upcoming midterms, despite being convicted in 2024 for breaching election equipment in 2021.

Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of election-related misconduct, was released from prison after Colorado's governor commuted her sentence. Peters, who spread debunked conspiracy theories about election fraud, appeared on Steve Bannon's program post-release and reiterated false claims about voting machines. Her conviction involved breaching election security and collaborating with a computer expert linked to Mike Lindell.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for her role in a scheme involving election conspiracy theories and unauthorized access to voting systems, which contributed to false claims about the 2020 election.

Tina Peters, a former Colorado elections clerk, was released from prison after Governor Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for election interference involving false claims about the 2020 election and had her nine-year sentence shortened after Trump's campaign against Polis.

Trump faces inflation warnings from the bond market due to rising energy prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict, which is complicating economic conditions and midterm election prospects. Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters was released from prison after her sentence was commuted by Governor Jared Polis following pressure from Trump.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after serving less than a quarter of a nine-year sentence for her role in copying her county's election system. Gov. Jared Polis commuted her sentence following pressure from President Donald Trump, who championed her case despite her conviction under state law.

Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after her nine-year sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis under pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for a scheme involving copying her county's election system and promoting false claims of election fraud, which led to criticism from the Colorado Secretary of State.